Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona hosting Veterans Day presentation
Rummel to share firsthand account of military service
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The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will host a special Veterans Day presentation, "Vietnam Revisited: 58 Years Later," from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program will feature Vietnam veteran Bob Rummel sharing firsthand memories of his military service, the sacrifices of fellow soldiers and his recent return to Vietnam as part of a mission of reconciliation.
Rummel is a 1968 United States Air Force Airborne veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. During the presentation, he will reflect on his experiences, including the Sept. 5-6, 1968, battle in which 31 soldiers were killed and 40 wounded.
Through personal stories and photographs, Rummel will offer insight into the realities of combat and the lasting impact of war. He will also discuss his recent return to Vietnam, where he participated in a mission bringing American veterans together with former Vietnamese combatants in an effort toward reconciliation.
"Vietnam Revisited: 58 Years Later" offers an opportunity to remember those who served, honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and reflect on the power of shared experiences and reconciliation decades after conflict.
Admission is $10 per person and includes light refreshments. Tickets are available online at sama-art.org/event-details/veterans or by calling the museum.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona.